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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 9h 11m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 08m
Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo at a glance
Fastest journey8h 08mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BKI Hong Kong (HKG) TYO
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express
Mon09:30 BKI12:31 HKG2h 14m connection14:45 HKG19:41 TYOAirAsia + All Nippon Airways
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BKI Seoul (ICN) TYO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Premia, Air Seoul
Wed00:45 BKI06:50 ICN2h 10m connection09:00 ICN11:01 TYOJin Air + Asiana Airlines
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BKI Manila (MNL) TYO
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines
Mon01:45 BKI03:37 MNL4h 23m connection08:00 MNL13:05 TYOPhilippines AirAsia + Philippine Airlines
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) TYO
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,087 km2,538 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hTokyo vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Tokyo
- JPY
- Airports
- BKI → NRT, HND
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Manila. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kota-Kinabalu to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,087 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Manila (MNL) and Busan (PUS). HK Express flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Tokyo?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Kota-Kinabalu.
